POLK, IA — * WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of central Iowa, including the following county, Polk.
* WHEN...Until 515 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. Areas along Fourmile Creek are of most concern.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 248 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indica
Flooding in Polk, IA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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